Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has described media reports about his "lavish hotel stays" as malicious lies. "Media reports on this matter are incorrect, misleading and sensational, and based on interpretation by the DA of the information provided in a parliamentary response. While certain media have since corrected the facts on this issue, Independent … [Read more...] about Ndebele denies “lavish hotel stays”
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Driver attitudes need to change – Ndebele
Johannesburg - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says road safety campaigns will only succeed when road users change their attitude towards the rules of the road. Making the country's roads safer is more than just the responsibility of law enforcement, but a collective responsibility of everyone in society including the private sector, he said, speaking at the launch of … [Read more...] about Driver attitudes need to change – Ndebele
Nearly 50 000 learner transport vehicles checked
Pretoria - In an effort to curb horror crashes, close to 50 000 scholar transport vehicles have been stopped and checked across the country during the past week by law enforcement. From 31 August to 5 September, 48 420 scholar transport vehicles were stopped and checked, 210 scholar transport vehicles were discontinued from use and 10 824 fines were issued. Transport … [Read more...] about Nearly 50 000 learner transport vehicles checked
Authorities get tough on buses, taxis
Pretoria – Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called for every bus and taxi on the country's roads to be stopped and checked following two accidents that claimed the lives of 16 people on Tuesday. Eleven people died when their bus overturned near Aberdeen on the R61 towards Beaufort West in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, five people were … [Read more...] about Authorities get tough on buses, taxis
Sub-Saharan Africa needs transport boost
Durban - If Sub-Saharan Africa is to benefit from the huge economic and social benefits brought by transport infrastructure, upgrade and maintenance of the transport network system must be carried out. "Transport infrastructure allows people to reach water, fuel, schools, clinics and jobs... without infrastructure, connectivity suffers," said Transport Minister Sibusiso … [Read more...] about Sub-Saharan Africa needs transport boost
